Taking pictures Stars’ spectacular NPFL eight-game unbeaten streak, which lasted 78 calendar days, got here to an finish on Wednesday as they fell to a 2-0 defeat in opposition to Kwara United on the Kwara Sports activities Complicated in Ilorin.
Kabiru Muhammed opened the scoring for the hosts within the twenty second minute earlier than Ojifinni Abdullahi doubled the lead simply three minutes later. Regardless of the setback, Taking pictures Stars stay second on the NPFL desk, although they now path league leaders Remo Stars by eight factors.
On the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin Metropolis, Bendel Insurance coverage secured a 1-0 victory over Enyimba, extending the guests’ poor run of kind. Enyimba have now received simply two of their final 10 NPFL matches (W2 D4 L4), leaving their title ambitions doubtful.
Their newest setback was compounded by a Twenty first-minute crimson card to Harmless Gabriel, who was despatched off for a reckless problem on Kayode Oke. The hosts made the numerical benefit depend, with Oke scoring the profitable purpose 10 minutes into the second half.
On the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano Pillars lastly ended their four-game winless run with a dramatic 2-1 victory over El-Kanemi Warriors.
Nigeria Premier Soccer league(NPFL) returns this weekend with match day 24 thrilling fixtures to look ahead to, as groups proceed the combat for the title, continental locations and relegation survival.
